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Gumbo Casserole

Provided by: Campbell's Kitchen
A hot casserole with the Louisiana flavors of shrimp, okra, and rice is easy to get on the table when you use canned gumbo soup and Cajun seasonings. 

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Cajun Potato Latkes

Submitted by: CC Bombet 
Living In: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Cajun seasoning makes these savory potato latkes a little bit different.  

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Easy Creole Okra and Shrimp

Submitted by: jrchef 
Shrimp is simmered in a spicy tomato sauce with okra and andouille sausage. 

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Red Beans and Rice

Submitted by: CLFGRL 
Red beans and a ham hock slowly simmer with seasonings for maximum flavor. Smoked sausage is stirred in towards the end for a hearty, hot meal that's perfect when the cold winds blow. 

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Cajun Jambalaya

Submitted by: Knorr 
Large shrimp and tender pieces of chicken breast are cooked with andouille sausage, sweet red peppers, and a flavored rice mixture for an easy Cajun-inspired dinner. 

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Dirtier Rice

Submitted by: Knorr 
A Cajun-inspired take on dirty rice achieves main-dish status when made with ground beef, onions, peppers, and celery, and a flavored rice mix. 

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Crawfish Cakes

Submitted by: mattTRAZY 
Maryland meets Cajun when you make seafood cakes with crawfish meat and a little hot sauce. 

Southern Jambalaya

Submitted by: Ernest Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Sacramento, California, USA
Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA
Deeply browned vegetables, chicken, and sausage make a full-flavored jambalaya, everybody's favorite Southern one-pot rice dish. If you can't find andouille, use a spicy chorizo or smoked sausage. 

Cajun Boudin

Submitted by: Christy Lane 
Home Town: Liberty, Texas, USA
This typical Cajun sausage is stuffed with ground pork, rice, and the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. 

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Best Bourbon Chicken

Submitted by: Rikster67 
Home Town: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Living In: Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Chunks of chicken breast are simmered in a fruity, zesty sauce made with sippin' whiskey liqueur for a Southern treat. 

'Momma Made Em' Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Submitted by: BelleTeteRouge 
Chicken, sausage, and okra gumbo made from scratch the old-school way, with a deep, rich roux and plenty of time for simmering. 

Cajun Scallop Chowder

Submitted by: SPICYGIRL 
Home Town: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Living In: Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
This is a creamy chowder with scallops, mixed vegetables, and Cajun seasoning. 

Microwave Roux

Submitted by: flatscat 
Home Town: Tomball, Texas, USA
Living In: Bacliff, Texas, USA
This recipe makes roux a bit simpler, and helps to reduce the risk of scorching. 

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Fastelavnsboller (Fastelavn Buns)

Submitted by: mobygirl 
These traditional Scandinavian filled buns are eaten for Fastelavn, better known to Americans as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. 

Cajun Chicken

Submitted by: EMSGECKO 
Mixed nuts add a savory richness to this spicy stovetop chicken dish that's served over Spanish rice. 

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Slow Cooker Creole Black Beans and Sausage

Submitted by: NorCal*Mom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This creole recipe is not too spicy -- it has just enough kick to please your whole family. Serve over steamed white rice. 

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Hot Dog Creole

Submitted by: Susan 
Stir sliced hot dogs into a zippy sauce of green pepper, onion, and stewed tomatoes to create this budget friendly creole-style dinner in no time.  

Cajun Potato Soup

Submitted by: Chris Breese 
This is a hearty and rich potato soup with cream, spinach, and spicy andouille sausage. 

Bayou's Mardi Gras Slaw

Submitted by: Chef Bayou 
Home Town: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Living In: Galveston, Texas, USA
Purple, green, and gold, the festive colors of Mardi Gras, are brought right to your table with this festive slaw made with red cabbage, yellow bell peppers, and green zucchini . 

Cajun Prime Rib Roast

Submitted by: RSTANZA 
Home Town: Independence, Louisiana, USA
Living In: Covington, Louisiana, USA
This is a great roast with a spicy, crispy crust. The heat of the oven removes a bit of the bite of the hot sauce. Enjoy! 

 
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